Atlantic Beach

A tornado that struck Atlantic Beach, N.Y., was confirmed to have estimated peak winds of 97 mph. These strong winds are classified as an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. According to the National Weather Service, the twister traveled 0.36 miles and had a width comparable to a football field.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is scheduled to provide an update on Friday regarding severe weather. The storm included a possible tornado and ripped through a Long Island beach club, which caused major damage in Atlantic Beach.

Nassau County has been declared a state of emergency following severe storms that tore through the area. Local officials reported that a tornado touched down along Atlantic Beach, and multiple waterspouts were also observed spinning offshore and near Far Rockaway.

A possible tornado damaged 30 cabanas at the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, Long Island. Following the incident, Nassau County declared a state of emergency, and NWS is scheduled to survey the area.

Heavy rain and winds hit the Northeast U.S., causing impacts including a possible tornado that damaged beach clubs on Long Island. Flooding led to roads closing in Queens and required emergency crews to rescue dozens of people stranded in cars in New Jersey and Delaware. Damage was reported across multiple areas, including downed power lines and property damage.

The title reports that a possible tornado ripped through Atlantic Beach on Long Island, leading to a declared state of emergency. Furthermore, the content noted that a waterspout appeared to form off of the south shore of Long Island on Thursday.

Two tornadoes touched down in Queens and on Long Island on Thursday evening. According to the National Weather Service, both started as waterspouts before making landfall, transforming them into tornadoes. The initial waterspout reached the Eastern Rockaways in Queens, while the second was reported in Atlantic Beach.

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At least 19 people were injured in a stampede incident in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, on May 24, 2026. Horry County Fire Rescue responded to the stage area near South Ocean Boulevard to address the situation.

At least 19 people were injured in a suspected stampede at South Carolina’s Atlantic Beach early Sunday morning, as reported by officials. The incident occurred at a beach location and is under investigation.